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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 800.11 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 800.11 and 259.44 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 800.11 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/800.11 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 800.11 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 207,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,582.36/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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